Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That subsection (l) of section 17b-274d of the general statutes be amended to require the Commissioner of Social Services to negotiate supplemental Medicaid rebates from drug companies in an amount equal to or greater than rebates available under existing federal law and to further negotiate with such drug companies the cost of prescription drugs for uninsured residents.

Statement of Purpose:

To lower prescription drug costs paid by the state on behalf of residents.